People v. Luther

Defendant was jury convicted of prison escape. MCLA 750.193; MSA 28.390.

While deliberations were still in progress the jury was returned to the courtroom and the following exchange took place between the jurors and the judge:

"The,Court: You may be seated, jurors.

"Have you chosen a foreman or forelady?

"(Juror Number 12, Herbert C. Kelly, raised his right hand.)

"The foreman of the jury: Yes, your Honor.

"The Court: Yes, .sir, Mr. Kelly, when it gets to be this time of night we have to try to inquire of the jury whether you’re close to a verdict, and if you’re not, we’d probably recess and let…